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unds View City Council Page Nine ~gular Meeting February 10, 1992 next biennium. Orduno further stated that without new legislation which would sanction a new distribution formula and restore the Trust Fund for aid to cities, the opportunity exists for the State to raid the Trust Fund to balance its over extended budget. Orduno also stated that the League of Minnesota has requested passage of a resolution which urges legislators to restore the same aid distribution provisions from the 1991 omnibus tax bill (Councilmember Quick left the meeting at 8:03 p.m.) MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to adopt Resolution No. 4188 Urging the 1992 Minnesota State Legislature to Pass Legisla- . ture to Pass Legislation which Restores the Integrity of the Local Government Trust Fund and Gives Minnesota Cities "Their Two Cents: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried (Councilmember Quick rejoined the meeting at 8:05 p.m.) 8. Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed • Staff .Report No. 92-179C Regarding Easement Acquisition for Ramsey County's Long Lake Road Reconstruction Project. Minetor stated that he reviewed the right-of-way plans for the reconstruction of Long Lake Road. Minetor stated that there are 121 temporary easements required for matching driveways, matching slopes and other minor intrusions onto adjacent property. Minetor further stated that there are 22 permanent easements required, these are primarily adjacent to drainage structures, such as curb inlets and pipe outlets. Minetor stated that the main issue was the storm water treatment cell. Minetor further stated that the issue is whether the owner, Keith Harstad, will ask for payment for the permanent easement necessary to construct the proposed facility. Minetor explained that Mr. Harstad is out of town and won't be returning until February 23. Minetor also explained that the number of contacts required and the need for appraisals for the permanent easement is very time consuming. Minetor stated that he has discussed the option of retaining a firm to provide legal descriptions, appraisals and negotiations with other cities. Minetor states that Roseville indicated that they have contracted with Evergreen Land Services in the past to provide this service and have been very pleased with the services provided as well as the cost. Minetor asked the Council authorization to negotiate a contract for Council approval on the 24th of February, 1992.